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"Yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí", and "I play tennis" is a phrase which is often translated as "juego al tenis". Learn more about the difference between "yes" and "I play tennis" below.
yes(
yehs
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a.
Do you want coffee? - Yes, but just a little bit.¿Quieres café? - Sí, pero solo un poquito.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a.
Yes! I knew I was right!¡Sí! ¡Sabía que tenía razón!
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el sí
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Vote "yes" to the construction of the new school.Vota "sí" para la construcción de la nueva escuela.
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I play tennis(
ay
 
pley
 
tehn
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ihs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. juego al tenis
I play tennis at the country club.Juego al tenis en el club de campo.
b. juego tenis
I play tennis in the summer. In the winter, it's too cold.Juego tenis en verano. En invierno hace demasiado frío.
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